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Khalil

A name meaning "friend".

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Khalil is a boy name meaning "friend".

Pronunciation: Arabic /xa.ˈliːl/.

GenderBoy
Meaningfriend
PronunciationArabic /xa.ˈliːl/
Language familyArabic

Meaning and history

The name means "friend" in Arabic.

Notes and context

Usage: arabic, persian, urdu | Arabic: خليل; Persian: خلیل

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